The NFL's deadline for teams to apply franchise or transition tags on players with contracts set to expire is at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. When said deadline approaches, one marquee name won't be tagged.

ESPN insiders Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler recapped everything they heard from folks from all 32 NFL teams, including the Bucs. Chris Godwin is a looming free agent who will complicate the team's case when it comes time to securing a new deal. Dan Graziano doesn't discuss the idea of a new deal in depth, but he shares some good news.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a huge decision on wideout Chris Godwin which might signal that the wideout is moving onto a new franchise

After winning the NFC South in each of the past two seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a big decision to make regarding wide receiver Chris Godwin. Godwin, who has been one of their two main passing threats with Mike Evans,

"The Buccaneers got their quarterback and No. 1 receiver re-signed last offseason, and now want to make sure their No. 2 wideout is locked in as well," Dubin writes. "Godwin is coming off a dislocated ankle suffered late last season, but according to ESPN, Tampa is hoping to get a deal done with the slot receiver before he hits the open market."